Obituaries
Obituaries for Starkson Family
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gertrude Leifeld
October 24, 2012
Gertrude M. Leifeld, age 102, of Hastings, passed away October 24, 2012. She was born in Bird Island, MN to Frank and Anna Dummer on April 7, 1910. She married Peter Leifeld in South St. Paul in 1928.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter; daughters, Genevieve Wahlstrom; Loretta Van Gundy; Lucille Nogle; and Theresa Leifeld; son,...
Thea Mae Schultz
October 24, 2012
SCHULTZ Thea Mae, Age 71, of Apple Valley, formerly of Wabasha, MN passed away peacefully on Oct 24, 2012. Thea was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Terry; 3 daughters, Karla Schultz, Kendra Schultz and Kristen (Rick) Stock; 7 grandchildren, Anthony, Emily, Christian, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Olivia and Ashley; 3 siblings,...
Jeanette Catherine Fox
October 23, 2012
Jeanette Catherine Fox, age 96, formerly of Cannon Falls died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Jeanette was born March 18, 1916 in Douglas Township, Dakota County to Peter and Susan (Gergen) Schweich. She married Nicholas Henry �Nick� Fox on August 8, 1939 in New Trier and they farmed north of Cannon Falls from...
Edna Pearl Prestholdt
October 23, 2012
Edna Pearl Prestholdt (Overby)
Was blessed with 98 years of life well-lived. Lovingly surrounded by family, she passed away peacefully at North Memorial Hospital on October 23, 2012 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna & Peter Overby; brother, Harold Overby; and husband of over 50 years, Orville H. Prestholdt. Survivors include her sister, Audrey...
Brad D. Lindemann
October 23, 2012
Brad D. Lindemann, age 25 of S. Minneapolis. Survived by parents, Randy & Debbie Lindemann and his sister, Melissa (Szymon) Bielesz. Preceded in death by grandparents, Alfred & Amanda Lindemann and David & Lillian Thompson. Attended Holy Name/Risen Christ School. Brad graduated from South High School and attended two years at MCTC in Minneapolis. Funeral Service Thursday, 7PM, Henry W....
Jeffrey Allen Tukua
October 22, 2012
Jeffrey Allen Tukua, age 46 of Hastings died unexpectedly on October 22, 2012. Jeff was born in Albert Lea, MN to Sharon (Venem) and Dale Tukua. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1985, received his heavy equipment operator certification from the Staples Vocational School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for years. He married Becky Klem on...
Mitchell M. Lucas
October 22, 2012
Mitchell Martin Lucas, age 17; loving son, goofy brother, valued friend and avid outdoor sporting enthusiast, died tragically on Monday October 22, 2012. His death by suicide breaks our hearts and leaves behind an emptiness of unanswerable questions. According to Mitchell’s wishes, we want to publicly thank the employers of this good boy who gave him a shot at...
Marilyn Dahl Countryman
October 21, 2012
Marilyn Dahl Countryman, 80, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1932 in Minneapolis to Andrew and Hilda (nee Larson) Dahl. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jerry, son Bruce(Katie), daughters Carol (Bill) Lenington, and Darlene (late Dave) Countryman-Jones, grandchildren Sara, Kim, Ben, Daniel, and Roxann, brother Orville...
Dewayne J. Doffing
October 20, 2012
Dewayne J. Doffing, age 78 of Hastings died Saturday, October 20, 2012. Dewayne was born December 19, 1933 in Red Wing, MN to Phillip and Lena (Kruger) Doffing. He married Noreen Flanaghan in 1957 and moved to St. Paul. Since 1971, Dewayne and his family have been residents of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife...
Alexander Espinosa Nunez
October 15, 2012
Alexander Espinosa Nunez, 83, of Eagan, passed away Monday surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 9, 1928 in Batanes, Philippines to Cecilio and Valentina (nee Espinosa) Nunez. Alexander is survived by his wife, Esperanza, daughters Merriam (Adrian) Mirabueno, Sandra (Chris) Peralta, and Evelyn (Mario) Ramboanga, sons Alexander, Jr. (Charito), Jerry (Myra), Precioso, Cecilio (Elaine), and Carlito (Melvyn)...
Ruby I. Conroy
October 15, 2012
Conroy, Ruby I., age 102, of Apple Valley and formerly of Loveland and Boulder, CO. Passed away peacefully on Oct. 15. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her daughter, Denise; and 7 siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Haggerty; 3 grandchildren, Joel (Lori) Haggerty; Portia (Dr. Michael) Vogt and Kathleen (Karl) Kelly-Sanders; 8 great-grandchildren; 2...
Erna M. Baumgarten
October 14, 2012
Baumgarten, Erna M., age 85 of Minneapolis. Member of Kickers Soccer Club. Preceded in death by son, Brian. Survived by husband, Robert; grandson, Andrew; nephew, Mike Baumgarten (Karen); great-niece, Kendall. Memorial service Wednesday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue So., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour before the service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Colette A. Cullen
October 13, 2012
Collette Agnes Cullen, age 82, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home October 13, 2012. She was born January 1, 1930, in Fargo, ND to John W. and Marion Heisler Cullen. She is survived by her sister, Anne (William) Bergeron of Sioux City, IA; sister in law, Jean (John) Cullen of Omaha, NE; many nieces, nephews and friends....
Henry W Hansen
October 13, 2012
Henry W. Hansen Age 93 of Minneapolis, born Dec. 3, 1918 in Minneapolis to Kristian and Emma Hansen, passed away Oct. 13, 2012. Henry served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Montauk LSV-6 during WWII. Henry will be dearly missed by his loving daughters, Vernette (Jonathan) Conrad and Jeannette Goodermont; grandchildren: Melissa Jones, Michelle (Michael) Krompegal, Erik (Lindsey) Conrad,...
Laura E. Ranning
October 11, 2012
Ranning, Laura E. (nee Larsen),
age 88 of Minneapolis, born Feb. 13, 1924 in Grand Marais, MN to Hans and Andrea Larsen, passed away Oct. 11, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Red”; son, Steven; great-grandson, Joshua; six brothers and one sister. Laura will be missed by her sons: Keith (Sharon), Craig (Betty), Bradley (Karen) and Jeffrey...
Ruth Dorothea Johnson
October 10, 2012
Ruth D. Johnson, age 85, of Hastings died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at her home at Park Ridge.Ruth was born October 13, 1926 in Perth, Australia to Rudolph and Edna (Fischer) Graebner. She married Ray G. Johnson on October 26, 1946 at Our Saviour�s Lutheran Church in Hastings, and had worked as a bookkeeper with Dakota County Government. She...
Michael J. Schwinghamer
October 10, 2012
Michael J. Schwinghamer, age 63, of Hastings, passed away at home October 10, 2012. He was born in New Rockford, ND to Elmer and Ann Schwinghamer on July 16, 1949.Michael is preceded in death by his parents and brother, James. He is survived by his siblings, Mary (Robert) Grimm; Thomas (Kathy) Schwinghamer; Fr. David Schwinghamer; Anthony Schwinghamer; nieces, nephews,...
Mary Ellen Staiger
October 9, 2012
Mary Ellen Staiger, age 80 of Hastings died Monday, October 9, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Mary was born May 20, 1932 in Hastings to Victor and Agnes (Kordosky) Johnson. She was a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School and married Lloyd Staiger on November 18, 1950. Mary had worked in the office at Regina Hospital in...
Carroll I. Cast
October 9, 2012
Carroll I. Cast, Age 94 of Richfield, born March 7, 1918 in Minneapolis to John & Inga Cast, passed away October 9, 2012. Carroll served in the US Army during WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He is preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Millie and sister, Margaret. Carroll will be dearly missed by son,...
Rev. D. Keith Leaman
October 7, 2012
Rev. D. Keith Leaman, age 60 of Hastings died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at his home surrounded by family members. Rev. Leaman was the pastor at Life Tabernacle in Hastings for 25 years. He was born April 29, 1952 in Nelsonville, OH to Paul and Alice (Anderson) Leaman and attended schools in Ohio and the Apostolic Bible Institute in...
Gertrude Leifeld
October 24, 2012
Gertrude M. Leifeld, age 102, of Hastings, passed away October 24, 2012. She was born in Bird Island, MN to Frank and Anna Dummer on April 7, 1910. She married Peter Leifeld in South St. Paul in 1928.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter; daughters, Genevieve Wahlstrom; Loretta Van Gundy; Lucille Nogle; and Theresa Leifeld; son,...
Thea Mae Schultz
October 24, 2012
SCHULTZ Thea Mae, Age 71, of Apple Valley, formerly of Wabasha, MN passed away peacefully on Oct 24, 2012. Thea was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Terry; 3 daughters, Karla Schultz, Kendra Schultz and Kristen (Rick) Stock; 7 grandchildren, Anthony, Emily, Christian, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Olivia and Ashley; 3 siblings,...
Jeanette Catherine Fox
October 23, 2012
Jeanette Catherine Fox, age 96, formerly of Cannon Falls died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Jeanette was born March 18, 1916 in Douglas Township, Dakota County to Peter and Susan (Gergen) Schweich. She married Nicholas Henry �Nick� Fox on August 8, 1939 in New Trier and they farmed north of Cannon Falls from...
Edna Pearl Prestholdt
October 23, 2012
Edna Pearl Prestholdt (Overby)
Was blessed with 98 years of life well-lived. Lovingly surrounded by family, she passed away peacefully at North Memorial Hospital on October 23, 2012 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna & Peter Overby; brother, Harold Overby; and husband of over 50 years, Orville H. Prestholdt. Survivors include her sister, Audrey...
Brad D. Lindemann
October 23, 2012
Brad D. Lindemann, age 25 of S. Minneapolis. Survived by parents, Randy & Debbie Lindemann and his sister, Melissa (Szymon) Bielesz. Preceded in death by grandparents, Alfred & Amanda Lindemann and David & Lillian Thompson. Attended Holy Name/Risen Christ School. Brad graduated from South High School and attended two years at MCTC in Minneapolis. Funeral Service Thursday, 7PM, Henry W....
Jeffrey Allen Tukua
October 22, 2012
Jeffrey Allen Tukua, age 46 of Hastings died unexpectedly on October 22, 2012. Jeff was born in Albert Lea, MN to Sharon (Venem) and Dale Tukua. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1985, received his heavy equipment operator certification from the Staples Vocational School and worked as a heavy equipment operator for years. He married Becky Klem on...
Mitchell M. Lucas
October 22, 2012
Mitchell Martin Lucas, age 17; loving son, goofy brother, valued friend and avid outdoor sporting enthusiast, died tragically on Monday October 22, 2012. His death by suicide breaks our hearts and leaves behind an emptiness of unanswerable questions. According to Mitchell’s wishes, we want to publicly thank the employers of this good boy who gave him a shot at...
Marilyn Dahl Countryman
October 21, 2012
Marilyn Dahl Countryman, 80, of Apple Valley, passed away Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1932 in Minneapolis to Andrew and Hilda (nee Larson) Dahl. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jerry, son Bruce(Katie), daughters Carol (Bill) Lenington, and Darlene (late Dave) Countryman-Jones, grandchildren Sara, Kim, Ben, Daniel, and Roxann, brother Orville...
Dewayne J. Doffing
October 20, 2012
Dewayne J. Doffing, age 78 of Hastings died Saturday, October 20, 2012. Dewayne was born December 19, 1933 in Red Wing, MN to Phillip and Lena (Kruger) Doffing. He married Noreen Flanaghan in 1957 and moved to St. Paul. Since 1971, Dewayne and his family have been residents of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife...
Alexander Espinosa Nunez
October 15, 2012
Alexander Espinosa Nunez, 83, of Eagan, passed away Monday surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 9, 1928 in Batanes, Philippines to Cecilio and Valentina (nee Espinosa) Nunez. Alexander is survived by his wife, Esperanza, daughters Merriam (Adrian) Mirabueno, Sandra (Chris) Peralta, and Evelyn (Mario) Ramboanga, sons Alexander, Jr. (Charito), Jerry (Myra), Precioso, Cecilio (Elaine), and Carlito (Melvyn)...
Ruby I. Conroy
October 15, 2012
Conroy, Ruby I., age 102, of Apple Valley and formerly of Loveland and Boulder, CO. Passed away peacefully on Oct. 15. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her daughter, Denise; and 7 siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Haggerty; 3 grandchildren, Joel (Lori) Haggerty; Portia (Dr. Michael) Vogt and Kathleen (Karl) Kelly-Sanders; 8 great-grandchildren; 2...
Erna M. Baumgarten
October 14, 2012
Baumgarten, Erna M., age 85 of Minneapolis. Member of Kickers Soccer Club. Preceded in death by son, Brian. Survived by husband, Robert; grandson, Andrew; nephew, Mike Baumgarten (Karen); great-niece, Kendall. Memorial service Wednesday 3 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue So., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour before the service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
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Colette A. Cullen
October 13, 2012
Collette Agnes Cullen, age 82, of Hastings, MN passed away peacefully at home October 13, 2012. She was born January 1, 1930, in Fargo, ND to John W. and Marion Heisler Cullen. She is survived by her sister, Anne (William) Bergeron of Sioux City, IA; sister in law, Jean (John) Cullen of Omaha, NE; many nieces, nephews and friends....
Henry W Hansen
October 13, 2012
Henry W. Hansen Age 93 of Minneapolis, born Dec. 3, 1918 in Minneapolis to Kristian and Emma Hansen, passed away Oct. 13, 2012. Henry served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Montauk LSV-6 during WWII. Henry will be dearly missed by his loving daughters, Vernette (Jonathan) Conrad and Jeannette Goodermont; grandchildren: Melissa Jones, Michelle (Michael) Krompegal, Erik (Lindsey) Conrad,...
Laura E. Ranning
October 11, 2012
Ranning, Laura E. (nee Larsen),
age 88 of Minneapolis, born Feb. 13, 1924 in Grand Marais, MN to Hans and Andrea Larsen, passed away Oct. 11, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Red”; son, Steven; great-grandson, Joshua; six brothers and one sister. Laura will be missed by her sons: Keith (Sharon), Craig (Betty), Bradley (Karen) and Jeffrey...
Ruth Dorothea Johnson
October 10, 2012
Ruth D. Johnson, age 85, of Hastings died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at her home at Park Ridge.Ruth was born October 13, 1926 in Perth, Australia to Rudolph and Edna (Fischer) Graebner. She married Ray G. Johnson on October 26, 1946 at Our Saviour�s Lutheran Church in Hastings, and had worked as a bookkeeper with Dakota County Government. She...
Michael J. Schwinghamer
October 10, 2012
Michael J. Schwinghamer, age 63, of Hastings, passed away at home October 10, 2012. He was born in New Rockford, ND to Elmer and Ann Schwinghamer on July 16, 1949.Michael is preceded in death by his parents and brother, James. He is survived by his siblings, Mary (Robert) Grimm; Thomas (Kathy) Schwinghamer; Fr. David Schwinghamer; Anthony Schwinghamer; nieces, nephews,...
Mary Ellen Staiger
October 9, 2012
Mary Ellen Staiger, age 80 of Hastings died Monday, October 9, 2012 at United Hospital in St. Paul. Mary was born May 20, 1932 in Hastings to Victor and Agnes (Kordosky) Johnson. She was a 1950 graduate of Hastings High School and married Lloyd Staiger on November 18, 1950. Mary had worked in the office at Regina Hospital in...
Carroll I. Cast
October 9, 2012
Carroll I. Cast, Age 94 of Richfield, born March 7, 1918 in Minneapolis to John & Inga Cast, passed away October 9, 2012. Carroll served in the US Army during WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He is preceded in death by wife of 50 years, Millie and sister, Margaret. Carroll will be dearly missed by son,...
Rev. D. Keith Leaman
October 7, 2012
Rev. D. Keith Leaman, age 60 of Hastings died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at his home surrounded by family members. Rev. Leaman was the pastor at Life Tabernacle in Hastings for 25 years. He was born April 29, 1952 in Nelsonville, OH to Paul and Alice (Anderson) Leaman and attended schools in Ohio and the Apostolic Bible Institute in...
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